Including an image or images on bronze plaques increases the 'richness' of the finished
plaque. Thanks to current technology, the only limit for an image on a plaque
is your imagination and budget. The prices for including images range from
about $35 for a stock emblem to $2000 for a custom sculpted bas relief. This is
in addition to the price of the plaque. Adding an image may make the plaque larger
and therefore more expensive.

In the following sections we show examples of bronze plaques using each of 8 types
of image treatments in decreasing order of expense and production
time. Image treatments are custom made from a photograph you provide.

Custom sculpted bas relief - Hand sculpted by an artist and
cast in bronze or aluminum

The sculpted bas relief (pronounced bah - like the sound a sheep makes) is considered
the top of the line method for representing the image of an individual. Depending
upon the subject, the bas relief can be raised as much as 1" above the surface.

Our sculptors create a clay model from a photograph you provide. Once the
clay model is complete, we email you an image of the clay for comment or approval.
Once approved, the clay is converted into a resin pattern which is then used in
the casting process. The process is described, with photographs,
here.

Although we have done guaranteed 10 day rush production of plaques containing a
bas relief, we recommend allowing 10+ weeks giving you time to review the sculpting
and request changes, if needed.

Adding a bas relief to bronze plaques adds an estimated
$2000 to the price of a plaque.

Click any image to see a larger picture of that bronze plaque with bas relief images.

Ceramic Tile - A color or monochrome ceramic portrait
uses a ceramic blank as its base material. A photograph is scanned at high resolution
and a digital transfer is produced and applied to the ceramic. A clear glaze is
applied over this transfer, and the ceramic piece is cured in a kiln. The resulting
product is an exact permanent photographic reproduction on a ceramic base. This
product is suitable for interior or exterior applications on bronze plaques.

Click any image to see a larger picture of that bronze plaque with ceramic tile
images.

Flat Relief Portrait

Flat Relief Portrait - is created by our artists from
a provided photograph. The raised surface is raised to the same flat height
as that of the raised letters.

Since this method utilizes the talents of an artist, there is a degree of artistic
interpretation that is not present in any of the photographic processes.

Adding a flat relief portrait may add an estimated $150
to $500+ to the price of a plaque depending upon the size and complexity of the
subject.

Click any image to see a larger picture of that bronze plaque with flat relief images.

Half-Tone Metal Photo Image -
is produced on a aluminum sheet that is then affixed to the plaque with an epoxy
adhesive. The image is produced as a permanent black image on the plate.

This technique is recommended when the artwork is very detailed or the image itself
does not have a lot of contrast - such as in old photos - as in our sample on the
left. It can also be used with any image that can be represented in shades
of black and white such as people, buildings, places and logos
that can not be represented in pure black and white.

This method can be used in interior and exterior applications on bronze plaques
(as opposed to the etched halftone that can only be used indoors).

Adding a halftone image may add an estimated $150 to the
price of a plaque.

Click any image to see a larger picture of that bronze plaque with half tone images.

Custom Logo can be represented in multiple manners
depending upon the logo details, the desired effect and your budget.

Flat relief logos (as shown on the left) are made of lines and surfaces raised the
same height as the raised text. Therefore, it is recommended only for artwork
that can be represented in pure black and white (no shades of color).

Adding a custom logo can add an estimated $200+ to the
price of a plaque, depending upon the complexity of the logo and the format in which
the artwork is provided to us.

Click any image to see a larger picture of that bronze plaque with logos.

Standard Emblems

Standard Emblems - The most cost effective manner in
which to incorporate an image is by using a standard emblem
that may be available as a flat relief or sculpted bas-relief.

We have over 9,000 standard emblems including many civic
and fraternal organizations, religious groups, government agencies, and armed services.
These emblems are often available in different sizes to fit different size bronze
plaques.

Adding a standard emblem to a bronze plaque may add an
estimated $35 additional.